Dana-Farber Cancer Institute provides the latest hematology and medical oncology care to patients at Boston Medical Center – Brighton, enabling patients to receive the benefit of Dana-Farber's advances in care and research at their local hospital. Dana-Farber teams in Brighton and Boston collaborate to review cases and develop the optimal treatment plan for patients.
Clinical and Support Services
Dana-Farber – Brighton delivers the latest medical oncology care, including chemotherapy, biologic and targeted therapy. Our experienced team also provides care for benign hematologic disorders. Patients also have local access to select Dana-Farber clinical trials exploring new cancer therapies.
Care is closely coordinated with surgical and radiation oncologists at Boston Medical Center – Brighton to develop the best possible treatment plan for each patient. Expert imaging and surgical services from Boston Medical Center – Brighton enable patients to receive comprehensive care in one location.
In addition, a range of clinical and support services is available to help patients and their families through treatment, including:
Genetic Counseling
The genetic counseling program can help guide a personalized approach to treatment and identify a patient’s risk of developing other cancers. Our team can also help individuals with a family history of cancer to assess their cancer risk.
Clinical Trials
Patients will have access to many clinical trials through Dana-Farber/Harvard Cancer Center, a nationally designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, and one of the largest cancer research programs in the nation. We encourage patients to speak with their health care team about clinical trial opportunities.
Nutrition Guidance
Balanced nutrition is an important part of cancer treatment and survivorship. Our registered dietitian works with patients to design a healthful diet that can help rebuild a body’s cells and energy level and manage the side effects of treatment.
Social Work and Resource Specialists
Licensed clinical social workers can counsel, guide, and support you and your family as you cope with the impact of illness. These services are available by request or by referral from your doctor or nurse. Resource Specialists work closely with our social workers and can help explore options, based on eligibility and availability, regarding transportation needs, food assistance, and utility protection, as well as help identify and apply to community-based financial assistance programs.
We also offer a number of online resources to help you address the range of issues you may face after treatment, including:
- Changes in the body after cancer treatment
- Emotional and physical symptom management
- Legal rights concerning health care and employment
- Finding support groups
- Maintaining, repairing, or enhancing personal relationships
- Pursuing appropriate follow-up care
Palliative Care
Palliative care is specialized medical care designed to improve your quality of life when you're managing a serious illness like cancer. It focuses on easing your symptoms and stress. You can receive palliative care at any stage of your illness and it may be offered alongside other treatments.
Pharmacy
Our pharmacy is able to prepare infusion medications on-site and works collaboratively with the care team to safely care for you.
Survivorship
Experts work with cancer survivors to develop personalized care plans to help them and their healthcare providers address unique medical and psychosocial needs, identify needed screening tests, and manage potential long-term or late effects of treatment.
Spiritual Support
Resources are available to listen and offer support and prayer for those with questions about faith, hope, doubt, and other spiritual concerns.
Financial Services
Our financial counselor helps explain billing policies, determine eligibility for insurance or financial assistance, and contact insurance carriers and other providers on your behalf.
Our Physician Team
Our physician team at Dana-Farber – Brighton provides hematology and subspecialty oncology care.
Darren Evanchuk, MD
Sara Giordano, MD
Julia Hayes, MD
Olga Kozyreva, MD, Associate Medical Director
Christopher Lathan, MD, MS, MPH, Medical Director, Dana-Farber Network
Alys Malcolm, MD, Medical Director
This team works collaboratively with surgical and radiation oncologists at Boston Medical Center – Brighton to develop the best possible treatment plan for each patient.
Our Advanced Practice Professionals
Silas Laudon, PA-C, Physician Assistant
Alon Manela, PA-C, Physician Assistant
Refer a Patient to Dana-Farber – Brighton
Our team welcomes the opportunity to partner with physicians to care for patients with cancer. We work collaboratively with referring physicians to develop treatment plans and communicate information about patients' statuses in a detailed and timely manner.
To refer a patient to Dana-Farber – Brighton, call 617-789-2903.